Have you ever wondered what keeps your dogs busy during the day while you are out at work? Or why do dog owners buy toys for their dogs? Dogs are similar to young kids who need to be entertained, something to give their focus and at the same time, a way they can help...

Dogs are opportunists. You’ll have seen your dog hanging around when people are eating, and even if they don’t beg, they’re quick to hoover up any titbit that falls to the floor. As for the rubbish bin, it seems to fascinate your pet dog deeply – even if he has enough...

Bupa Pet Insurance Names Foobler an ‘Ingenious Toy’ The Foobler has been described as ‘ingenious toy’ in a recent article by Bupa Pet Insurance. ‘Choosing Healthy Pet Treats Made Easy’ lists some of the best ways to spoil your pet with nutritious treats and the...

We always knew how much our dogs love to play, but a study conducted at Bristol University has shown that play is absolutely essential to our dogs’ mental health. So what happens when a dog doesn’t get enough play? According to the study, dogs that don’t have enough...

It’s official! Your dog loves being petted. And most dogs simply can’t get enough of it. Animal behaviour researchers have really cool jobs, and the researcher who did the study must have had a lot of fun in her research. It was published in the journal Behavioural...

There are quite a lot of myths surrounding using food or treats to train or reward your dog. Here are the ones one hears most often: 1. Food rewards amount to bribery Think about the word ‘bribery’. What does it actually mean? A bribe is something you give in return...